THE BLOG

If you are anything like me, you are taking hundreds of photos each month documenting your life and the people in it. The question is what happens next. If we want to print and enjoy our images, we first need to know where they live and how to find them. For me, organization begins with […]

I was so excited when Ellen reached out to me about photographing her family as they prepare to welcome their new addition! She is an absolute joy and her Murray Park maternity session will go down as one of my all time favorites! Ellen and I met years ago when she joined the symphony orchestra […]

Now that you’ve decided that documenting your life matters to you, the next question is how to make it actually happen. (If you missed the first in the series you can read it here.) For me, the biggest barrier was not intention. It was access. Making a Space for Your Camera For a long time […]

I love the beginning of January. Not because I set big resolutions, but because it feels like a natural time to reset routines. It is also when I design my yearly photo book, something I have done for the past ten years. There’s something about reliving a year through photographs. My whole family loves them, […]

The holidays are upon us which means parties, dinners, and gatherings. A time to get together with loved ones we see regularly, and the ones we see less often. It’s also a time when a camera or phone is likely to be pulled out to document the occasion. Whether it’s you behind the lens or […]

I grew up spending weekends and summers in gorgeous Hobble Creek Canyon. Camping at Jolley’s Ranch and playing in the river. Setting up tents, exploring in the woods, and cooking over the fire. It was so fun getting to meet there with Kristi and Tyson for their canyon fall family session. To be able to […]

What an AMAZING way to spend the last really warm day and prepare to really embrace the cooler weather!! I had the chance to photograph Jacob’s fall senior portraits last week at the beautiful Highland Glen park. I’ve known Jacob and his family for a few years and so it was an absolute joy and […]

I cannot believe it is already the middle of October. This year has flown by. After this week’s storm, the mountains outside my window are dotted with bright red and yellow trees. Whether I am ready for it or not, the seasons are changing. When I was chatting with Alexis about what she envisioned for […]

This summer has been unusually hot with countless days with excessive heat warnings. Not being a fan of excessive heat I was more than thrilled with the recent development of monsoon storms. (Though, admittedly, it gave me a bit of stress watching it pour one afternoon knowing I had a session that evening. Thankfully, it […]

They were from different hometowns. Working in the same area while on service missions for their church. Later attending the same university upon their return. Seemingly unrelated decisions that gave them the opportunity to meet, get to know one another, and then later reconnect. How often do our choices (either big or small) stack on […]